The Grub Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isles of Scilly
The Grub Hut holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dibble And Grub, Buzza Street, Hugh Town, TR21 0JQ
How it compares in Isles of Scilly
That puts The Grub Hut among the 91 places in Isles of Scilly holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 91 | 91% | ← The Grub Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 31 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Grub Hut none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about The Grub Hut
What is The Grub Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Grub Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isles of Scilly Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Grub Hut safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grub Hut last inspected?
The Grub Hut was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isles of Scilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Grub Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grub Hut compare to other places in Isles of Scilly?
91% of the 100 rated food businesses in Isles of Scilly hold the top rating of 5, and The Grub Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isles of Scilly Council inspects The Grub Hut and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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